Smallmouth Bass eDNA Distribution in Miramichi River Watershed 2019-2024

Environmental DNA data tracks the spread of Smallmouth Bass in the Miramichi River Watershed from 2019 to 2024. The dataset was generated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada using a species-specific qPCR approach for detection.

Use Cases

• Analyze eDNA detection patterns across the Miramichi River Watershed to model invasive species spread.
• Correlate eDNA presence data with environmental variables for habitat suitability modeling of Smallmouth Bass.
• Use temporal eDNA data from 2019 to 2024 to assess population establishment and range expansion rates.

Strengths

• Data collection spans a 5-year period (2019-2024), enabling temporal trend analysis.
• Focuses on a specific invasive species (Smallmouth Bass) in a defined geographic area (Miramichi River Watershed).
• Uses a targeted eDNA-based qPCR approach for species-specific detection.

Limitations

• The dataset size, row count, and specific column structure are unknown, limiting preliminary assessment of analytical scope.
• Data use requires contacting the custodian, which may delay access and analysis.
• The absence of sample data prevents verification of data format and feature completeness.

Provenance

Source

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Collection Method

eDNA-based species-specific qPCR approach

Time Range

2019 to 2024

Freshness

Last updated on March 24, 2026.

Geography

Miramichi River Watershed, Canada